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Data Analytics Courses in Ireland

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  • 21-06-2014 8:53pm
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    The Duke of Moral Hazard
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    Does anyone have info or feedback on the Data Visualization course in IADT:

    www.[iadt.ie/en/ProspectiveStudents/FacultiesCourses/FacultyofFilmArtCreativeTechnologies/CertificateinDataVisualisation/]

    I've completed a H-Dip in DA which covered a lot of predictive material but we didn't cover much by way of visualisation.

    I'm wondering what I can expect from this course?


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    keith16
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    Hi Duke!

    I had a quick read of the course description. It doesn't strike me as the most exciting thing in the World being honest:
    Representing data in one, two and higher dimensions - I guess here they are talking about data granularity - read up on some kimball and understanding the lowest grain.

    Apply best practice principles for the graphical communication of data - I would say these best practices are widely available - check out the learning resources threads.

    Explore data sets using dynamic and interactive software tools - If you want to start exploring data sets, download a free trial of software like Tableau Desktop (14 days, free licence if you are a student). They come with packaged data-sets so you can explore

    History, current trends and emerging themes in data visualisation - again, loads of widely available info

    There is nothing in the above that you won't be able to get in a good book. Even the dummies guide is a great read and gives you all of that.


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    The Duke of Moral Hazard
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    Hi Keith,

    many thanks for your insights and impressions. I guess i could easily skip this couse and not miss much. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any reviews of the course on-line so that has me skeptical.


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    keith16
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    The Duke of Moral Hazard wrote: »
    Hi Keith,

    many thanks for your insights and impressions. I guess i could easily skip this couse and not miss much. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any reviews of the course on-line so that has me skeptical.

    That's my feeling on it too unfortunately. Nothing stopping you from calling them and pressing them a bit more.


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    Calina
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    I did Andy Kirk's day course when he was here a little while back. While it's not certified, I'd still recommend it.


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    The Duke of Moral Hazard
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    Calina wrote: »
    I did Andy Kirk's day course when he was here a little while back. While it's not certified, I'd still recommend it.

    Cheers Calina,

    What kind of stuff did you cover?


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    Interested Observer
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    The Duke of Moral Hazard wrote: »
    Cheers Calina,

    What kind of stuff did you cover?

    Yeah would certainly be interested in hearing about this.


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    Calina
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    Hi: this is his course training page: http://visualisingdata.com/index.php/training/

    What I found particularly useful were some of the resources he provided as well, particularly in terms of the different visualisation types. It's a one day course but a useful door opener I think.

    It's not software specific though so if you were looking to learn ggplot2 via R, or D3, it's not really the right course for you.


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